A&D AD-4212A-08 Instruction Manual Download Page 1

 

 

AD4212A-08

 

Ethernet Interface 

 

This Ethernet Interface can connect the AD4212A to the LAN port of a computer. When using the 
Ethernet Interface, the weight data of the weighing instrument can be managed through the network.   
 

Unpacking the AD4212A-08 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Installing the AD4212A-08 

Caution: Remove the AC adapter from the AD4212A while doing the following work. 

 
Step 1  Record the MAC address* (Hardware address) 

printed on the AD4212A-08 board.   
The MAC address is required when specifying 
the IP address. 
* Example: 00-20-4A-84-23-D6 
 

Step 2  Remove the two screws that secure the I/O 

unit to the rear of the display unit

 

and pull out 

the I/O unit board gently. Do not pull the cable 
excessively. 

 

(The I/O unit board can be pulled out only 
Approx.10 cm.) 

 
Step 3  Push the hook aside and remove the connector 

from the I/O unit board. 

 

Step 4  Insert the connector into the AD4212A-08 board. 

 

Step 5  Be careful that the cable will not be crushed and 

insert the AD4212A-08 board.     
Attach the AD4212A-08 with the two screws 
removed in Step 3. 

 

 

Connecting the AD4212A-08 to a Computer 

 Caution 

  Contact the network manager before connecting the AD4212A-08 to a network. 

  The AD4212A-08 could generate a network error. A&D and dealers assume no responsibility for 

errors. 

  Preset the IP address and subnet mask to the AD4212A-08 one by one.   

The IP address, 172.16.100.2, is set for all units at the factory. Do not duplicate an IP address. 
(Preset the IP address to matched MAC address if necessary.) 

  The IP address can not be returned to factory setting automatically.   

We recommend that you write the IP address on the supplied label. 

 

Step 1  Connect the AD4212A-08 and the computer using a hub and 

straight cables. (When connecting directly without using hub, 
use a cross cable)   

Step 2  Reconnect    the AC adapter to the AD4212A. 

Step 3  Input the IP addresses and a subnet mask of the   

AD4212A-08 and computer. 

Refer to the procedure   

[A&D WinCT-Plus]  [Manual.PDF] of the CD-ROM for   
the setting of devices.Communication errors may   
occur with the wrong procedure. 

Step 4  Write the IP address on "the IP address label" and affix it 

where you can see the address easily. 

Step 5  Install the data acquisition software "

RsMulti

" into the 

computer. Refer to [

A&D WinCT-Plus

]

 

  [

Manual.PDF

] of 

the CD-ROM for this installation. 

The Outline for Windows Communication Software 

  Run the data acquisition software "

RsMulti

". Menu: [

Start

]

   

[

Program

]

   

[

A&D WinCT-Plus

]

   

[

RsMulti

]. 

Refer to the [

A&D WinCT-Plus

]

   

[

Manual

] for the operation. 

  The software can acquire data from multiple devices connected with a LAN or RS-232C. 
  The software can control these devices with commands. 
  The software can acquire data transmitted from devices.   

Example: When pressing the 

 PRINT 

  key of the balance, data is output and is acquired with the computer. 

  The stored data can be used with EXCEL. (Install the Microsoft EXCEL before use.) 

Example

   

A sample window of the "

RsMulti

"

 

Two balances are connected. 

 

IP address 

Subnet mask 

Computer 172.16.100.1
AD4212A-100 172.16.100.2
AD4212A-1000 172.16.100.3

255.255.0.0 

 
 

 

AD4212A-08 board

 

Ethernet Interface 

IP address label (5 labels)

Write the IP address on a label and use it for identification. 

CD-ROM

Windows communication software WinCT-Plus 

 

IP address protective cover (5 covers) 

Affix a protective cover over the IP address label.

 

MAC address 

Step2 

AC adapter

Straight cable

Cross cable

Step1

Hub

Step2

Computer

I/O unit board 

Step 3 

Step 4

Step 6 

AD4212A-08 

board 

Screw

Screw

Cable

Connector 

with hook

Step 5

Hook 

Hook 

172.16.100.1 172.16.100.2

172.16.100.3

 (AD4212A-100) 

(AD4212A-1000) 

Computer

Hub

Straight cable

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